Forza Horizon 6 features a story-driven campaign set across Japan. That introduces you to racers, tuners, mechanics, photographers, and underground drift crews throughout the journey to the Horizon Festival. The Protagonist arrives in Japan after receiving an invitation from Mie and Jordan. As the story progresses, players gain Rep through races and activities while meeting several important characters connected to Japan’s street-racing culture.

All Characters in Forza Horizon 6

ImagesCharacterRoleDescription
ProtagonistProtagonistMain Character
The playable racer who is trying to qualify for the Horizon Festival (beginner's guide)
MeiMieFriend / RacerIntroduces the protagonist to Japan’s racing culture
JordanJordanFriend / GuideHelps the protagonist progress through the Horizon scene
Yugi SanYugi SanMaster TunerVeteran mechanic and tuner who organizes races
KeikoKeikoTuner / CollectorWorks alongside Yugi San with tuning, upgrades, and car collection
IsamuIsamu (Hamada San)Drift Club LeaderMaster drifter and leader of the Japan Drift Club
MidoriMidoriDrift Club MemberHelps train the protagonist for drift circuits
RobertRobertTouge RacerAssists players during Touge racing events
LarryLarry ChenPhotographerAutomotive photographer involved in magazine shoots
N/AANNAAI AssistantNavigation assistant gameplay control support features

Protagonist

  • Main playable character
  • Travels to Japan for the Horizon Festival
  • Builds Rep through races and activities
  • Customizable appearance and vehicles

The protagonist is the main playable racer in Forza Horizon 6. After arriving in Japan, players begin participating in races and activities to increase their Rep and qualify for the Horizon Festival. The game focuses heavily on the journey of becoming familiar with Japan’s underground racing culture rather than starting as a famous driver.

Mie

  • Invites the protagonist to Japan
  • Introduces players to the Horizon scene
  • Conducts Day Trips across Japan
  • Encourages players to gain Rep

Mie is one of the protagonists’ closest friends and one of the first characters introduced in Forza Horizon 6. She invites the protagonist to Japan alongside Jordan and helps introduce them to the local Horizon scene. Mie has an energetic personality and regularly encourages players to participate in races and activities to build their Rep faster.

Mie also conducts Day Trips across different regions of Japan, allowing players to explore new locations, roads, and activities while progressing through the story.

Jordan

  • Helps guide the protagonist
  • Introduces race opportunities
  • Connected to underground racing culture
  • Assists during drift and Touge events

Jordan is another close friend of the protagonist and plays a major role throughout the story. Compared to Mie, Jordan is calmer and more strategic, often helping players discover race opportunities and underground events. He also becomes heavily involved in Japan’s drifting and Touge racing culture as the story progresses.

Yugi San

  • Master mechanic and tuner
  • Organizes races and events
  • Helps improve vehicle performance
  • Introduces tuning systems

Yugi San is one of the first master tuner players players meet in Forza Horizon 6. He specializes in improving vehicle performance and organizing races across Japan. Players are introduced to him through Mie and Jordan after arriving in the country. His garage becomes an important location for tuning, upgrades, and race preparation.

Keiko

  • Partner of Yugi San
  • Helps with car collection and upgrades
  • Connected to Japan’s racing scene
  • Shares news about racers and events

Keiko is Yugi San’s partner and one of the main figures connected to Japan’s underground tuning scene. She helps manage car collections, tuning projects, and vehicle upgrades while also staying updated with the latest news from the racing community.

She regularly assists both Yugi San and the protagonist during garage activities and racing events throughout the story.

Isamu (Hamada San)

  • Leader of the Japan Drift Club
  • Master drifter
  • Organizes drift races and circuits
  • Mentor of underground racers

Isamu, also known as Hamada San, is the leader of the Japan Drift Club and one of the most respected drifters in the region. He organizes drift circuits, club events, and competitive races throughout Japan. Players meet him while exploring the drifting side of the game and learning advanced drift mechanics.

Midori

  • Member of the Japan Drift Club
  • Trains the protagonist and Jordan
  • Helps prepare for drift circuits
  • Specializes in drifting techniques

Midori is a member of the Japan Drift Club who helps Jordan and the protagonist prepare for the Shimanoyama Drift Circuit. She trains both racers during a special preparation session focused on improving drifting skills and corner control. Midori plays an important role during the game’s early drift-focused story missions.

Robert

  • Member of the Japan Drift Club
  • Assists during Touge races
  • Experienced mountain racer
  • Helps prepare for uphill and downhill events

Robert is another member of the Japan Drift Club who assists Jordan and the protagonist during Touge racing events. He specializes in mountain racing and helps players prepare for difficult downhill and uphill challenges. Robert appears during several Touge-focused missions connected to Japan’s underground racing scene.

Larry Chen

  • Automotive photographer
  • Works with Keiko and the protagonist
  • Takes photos for magazines
  • Involved in photography missions

Larry Chen is an automotive photographer featured in Forza Horizon 6. He works with Keiko and the protagonist to capture photographs of cars for magazines and promotional shoots across Japan. Several missions involving Larry focus on driving rare vehicles to scenic locations while helping create professional automotive photoshoots.

ANNA (Automatic Natural Navigation Assistance)

  • Personal driving assistant
  • Provides navigation support
  • Includes Drone Mode and Auto Drive
  • Allows players to create custom circuits

ANNA returns as the player’s personal driving assistant in Forza Horizon 6. Players can access ANNA by pressing C on the keyboard or the down button on the D-pad (controls guide). The assistant provides several gameplay tools, including Drone Mode, Auto Drive, race suggestions through What’s Next, and the custom circuit creation feature called World Builder.

Forza Horizon 6 Characters

The cast of Forza Horizon 6 plays a much bigger role in the story compared to previous Horizon titles, with characters connected to drifting, Touge racing, tuning culture, photography, and underground racing scenes across Japan. As players progress through the campaign, even more racers, mechanics, and festival personalities are expected to appear throughout the journey.

For more guides, car lists, locations, collectibles, and gameplay coverage, check out our complete Forza Horizon 6 wiki hub.